Rack



Patented Dec. 11, 1928.`

UNITED STABS OSCAR G. SHILANDER, OF DEAR-BORN, MICHIGAN.

' RACK.

Application filed January 16, 192.

This invention relates to a rack for holding hats and the like, the general object ot the invention being to provide a raclr which can be manufactured to sell at low cost and one which cannot collect dust and which can be folded into a small. space when not in use.

This invention also consists in certain other features ot construction and in the Combination ano arrangement of the several parts, to be hereinafter Yfully described, illnetrated in the accompanying drawings `and speciically pointed out in the appended claiin.

In describing iny invention in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawings wherein like characters denote like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which: y

Figure 1 is a plan view showing the rack in use.

Figure 2 is a section onl line 2-2 et Fig ure l.

Figure 3 is a view of an end of one of the braces.

Figure 4 is a view of one of the hinged clips.

In these views, l indicates a rectangular shaped 'trarne and '2 indicates transversely and longitudinally extending strips having their ends connected with the traine, preterably by spot welding, as shown at 3. These strips are spaced apart to forni a net-like traine which will support hats and the like9 wl ile presenting' sniall areas Yfor "etching dust. A pair oit clips i hingedly supports the traine from a wall or the like, each clip being formed or a strip of metal bent upon itself to forni an eye 5 through which the rear bar of the traine passes, the clip having a hole 6 therein so that a screw can be passed through the saine into the wall. A pair of brace bars 7 each has an eye 8 at one end for receiving` the front bar of the trarne, and its other end is bent downwardly and flattened and provid Serial No. 81,818.

ed with a perforation 9 for receiving a screw or the like to tasten this end of the brace to the wall.

These braces hold the frame in horizontal position so that hats or the like can be placed on the saine. By taking out the fastening means at the lower ends of the braces, the trame can be swung against the wall in either direction so that it will be outl of the way, and by toldingthe braces against the frames, a plurality ot frames can be placed together and shipped or stored without occupying inuch space.

This inven tion is mainly designed for use in clothes closets and it inayibe placed over the door to hold hats and suitcases or on the baseboard for holding shoes.

It is thought from t-he foregoing description that the advantages and novel features of my invention will be readily apparent.

I desire it to be understood that I may make changes in the construction and in the cono-A bination and arrangement of the several l parts, provided that such changes fall within the scope ot the appended claim.

that I claim is A supporting rack of the class described comprising a rectangular-shaped traine formed ot round stock, spaced straps extending transversely and longitudinally across the traine with their ends fastened to the traine, the longitudinally extending straps passing under alternate transversely arranged straps and over the other transversely arranged straps, eye forming clips connected with the rear bar of the frame for hingedly connecting the frame with a support and ai pair of braces each having an eye at one end receiving a part of the front bar of the frame and its other end bent at an angle and fiattened for attachment to a support.

In testimony whereof I niy signature.

OSCAR G. SHILANDER. 

